Archive for October, 2009
Shattering the Silence
| January 22, 2010 | ||
| 8:00 pm | to | 10:00 pm |
Acadia New Music Festival
Hear the premiere of “Lux Aeterna”, a newly commissioned work for Gamelan and Choir at the Gala concert at Denton Hall as part of the “Shattering the Silence” Acadia New Music Festival.
Lux Aeterna (2009)
Paula Rockwell and TBA, sopranos
Claire Mallin and Helen Pridmore, altos
Ryan Billington, Tenor
David Piper, Bass
Acadia Gamelan directed by Ken Shorley
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Visit the festival’s website here.
View the poster here.
GALA concert
Denton Auditorium at Acadia University
Cost: $15, Acadia Students Free
This concert is funded in part by Nova Scotia Tourism, Culture and Heritage
The Gala concert includes 3 world premieres of new works composed by Derek Charke, Jérôme Blais and
Peter Togni (all funded by Nova Scotia Tourism, Culture and Heritage). Jerome Blais’s work was
composed for the Acadia Gamelan, directed by Ken Shorley and for mezzo-soprano Paula Rockwell.
PeterTogni’s work was also written for the Acadian Gamelan plus 6 singers including; Paula Rockwell,
Helen Pridmore, Claire Mallin, Ryan Billington and David Piper. Derek Charke’s work was written for
soprano Janice Jackson and electronics.
ECM Recording Canadian Launch
| November 14, 2009 | ||
| 3:00 pm | to | 4:00 pm |
Lamentatio Jeremiae Prophetae ~ Lamentations of Jeremiah
The Elmer Iseler Singers and conductor Lydia Adam, with Jeff Reilly (bass clarinet) and Rebecca Whelan (soprano) will give a performance of Peter Togni’s Lamentatio Jeremiae Prophetae: Concerto for bass clarinet and choir (2007) in celebration of the launch of the recording on ECM.
St. Anne’s Anglican Church, 270 Gladstone Avenue – Toronto, Ontario
Tickets : $40 Adult / $35 Senior / $10 Student
ECM Recording Canadian Launch
Lamentatio Jeremiae Prophetae
November 14th, 2009 – Toronto
The Elmer Iseler Singers and conductor Lydia Adam, with Jeff Reilly (bass clarinet) and Rebecca Whelan (soprano) will give a performance of Peter-Anthony Togni’s Lamentatio Jeremiae Prophetae: Concerto for bass clarinet and choir (2007) in celebration of the launch of the recording on ECM. Peter-Anthony has the distinction of being the first Canadian classical composer to be recorded by ECM.
3:00 p.m. at St. Anne’s Anglican Church in Toronto.
The new CD will be available at the November 14 concert, and will become available at Canadian retailers in January 2010.
Read the Elmer Iseler Singer’s press release here.
View the Elmer Iseler Singers concert information page here.
de Angelis to include Togni on Holiday Program
| December 20, 2009 | ||
| 3:00 pm | to | 4:00 pm |
The renowned de Angelis Vocal Ensemble, based in Orange County, California, will be singing Peter-Anthony’s Of the Father’s Love Begotten as part of their Annual Holiday Concert.
View their website with complete concert details here.
Peter Togni Trio – Breakfast with the Blues
Posted by admin in Concerts, Peter Togni Trio on October 23, 2009
| October 24, 2009 | ||
| 11:00 am | to | 1:00 pm |
Peter is joined by Jamie Gatti on bass and Tom Roach on drums to perform original compositions through jazz classics to Mozart and company all jazzed up! On October 24th they will play in the St. Cecilia Concert Society’s “Breakfast with the Blues” series on beautiful Mahone Bay.
Come out and join in this celebration of music and talent!
Shattering the Silence
Acadia New Music Festival
Peter-Anthony will complete a newly comissioned work for Gamelan and Choir to be premiered during this festival.
Visit the festival’s website here.
More details will be posted when they become available.
Choral Cafe – CBC/McGill Concert Series
Posted by admin in Concerts, Public Talks on October 4, 2009
| November 1, 2009 | ||
| 4:00 pm | to | 5:00 pm |
Choral Cafe with Peter Togni
Choirs and conductors, in conversation
Pollack Hall, McGill University Campus, Montreal – Tickets are $10
with: Viva Voce – Peter Schubert, conductor; McGill Chamber Singers – Matthias Maute, conductor; Concerto della Donna – Iwan Edwards, conductor
View details from the official press release.
This concert was recorded for broadcast on CBC Radio 2 – Choral Concert. Expected air date is November 29, 2009
Introducing the Peter Togni Trio
Posted by admin in General, Peter Togni Trio on October 1, 2009
Peter is joined by Jamie Gatti on bass and Tom Roach on drums to perform original compositions through jazz classics to Mozart and company all jazzed up! On October 24th they will play in the St. Cecilia Concert Society’s “Breakfast with the Blues” series on beautiful Mahone Bay.
Come out and join in this celebration of music and talent!
